EunEeok Cha1, Kevin H Kim2, Hannah M Lerner3, Colleen R Dawkins4, Morenike K Bello5, Guillermo Umpierrez6, Sandra B Dunbar7. 1. Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA, USA. echa5@emory.edu. 2. University of Pittsburgh Psychology in Education and Business Administration in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, Pittsburgh PA, USA. 3. Emory College, Atlanta, GA, USA. 4. Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Atlanta, GA, USA. 5. Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA. 6. Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA, USA. 7. Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine relationships among health literacy, self-efficacy, food label use, and dietary quality in young adults aged 18-29. METHODS:Health literacy, self-efficacy, food label use, and dietary quality were assessed. Participants were categorized into low, medium and high health literacy groups based on Newest Vital Sign score. RESULTS:Self-efficacy and health literacy were predictors of food label use, which positively predicted dietary quality. The low health literacy group had significantly lower use of food labels than the high health literacy group. However, there was no significant difference between medium and high health literacy groups. CONCLUSION: Strategies to enhance health literacy, self-efficacy and food label use should be developed to improve dietary quality and health outcomes.
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OBJECTIVES: To examine relationships among health literacy, self-efficacy, food label use, and dietary quality in young adults aged 18-29. METHODS: Health literacy, self-efficacy, food label use, and dietary quality were assessed. Participants were categorized into low, medium and high health literacy groups based on Newest Vital Sign score. RESULTS: Self-efficacy and health literacy were predictors of food label use, which positively predicted dietary quality. The low health literacy group had significantly lower use of food labels than the high health literacy group. However, there was no significant difference between medium and high health literacy groups. CONCLUSION: Strategies to enhance health literacy, self-efficacy and food label use should be developed to improve dietary quality and health outcomes.
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